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Psychiatric Technician

MaineHealth
parental leave
United States, Maine, Westbrook
123 Andover Road (Show on map)
Dec 23, 2024

Description

Spring Harbor, Adolescent Unit

A 14-bed unit designed for the care of children, generally at the ages 12-20 years old, who require acute mental health treatment. Typically, these patients are animminent risk to themselves or others, or are unable to function at a lower level of care due to their psychiatric symptoms.

Position Highlights:

  • Sign-on bonus: Up to $2,000, contingent upon eligibility
  • Base hourly rate: $19.53
  • Recognized leader: Southern Maine's only private psychiatric treatment and recovery center. Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval (Spring Harbor Hospital, Spring Harbor Counseling, and Maine Medical Center)
  • Growth: Largest Employer in the State and the largest Healthcare provider in Northern New England

What you will do:

  • Develop a working knowing of therapeutic interventions and interactions for common diagnosis of population served.
  • Maintain the unit schedule and facilitate timely transitions.
  • Assist patients with Daily Living Skills (ADLs) as directed by an RN

Responsibilities

  • Follow patient's treatment and behavior plan.
  • Conduct environmental rounds as assigned and remove any sharps or prohibited items.
  • Facilitate milieu based community groups and leisure/recreation groups
  • Accompany patients on transports as assigned

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

  1. Education: Bachelor's Degree in Psychology or Social Services preferred.
  2. License/Certifications: Current BLS certification required or must obtain within 30 days of start date.
  3. Experience: N/A
  4. Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
  5. Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

Additional Information

With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you'll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them - both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.

We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow - programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.

MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you're looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today.
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